Description
Creamy Chicken Tortilla Soup is a heartwarming dish that combines tender chicken, a rich cream base, and vibrant spices, topped with crunchy tortilla strips for a delightful texture. Perfect for chilly evenings or impressing guests, this soup transforms simple ingredients into a delicious meal that warms both body and soul. With its irresistible aroma and comforting flavors, it’s sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups boneless, skinless chicken breasts (diced)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 1 cup bell peppers (any color, diced)
- ½ cup fresh cilantro (optional)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup tortilla chips (for topping)
Instructions
- Dice the chicken, onions, and bell peppers.
- In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté onions until translucent; add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add diced chicken and season with salt and pepper; cook until golden brown.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer; stir in cream cheese until melted.
- Add bell peppers and cook until tender (about 5 minutes).
- Serve hot, garnished with cilantro and tortilla chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg